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Link Seen Between Concussions and Alzheimer's 01/12/2017 07:00 PM EST But study didn't prove head injuries cause the degenerative brain disease Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Concussion Cold-Weather Foot Care Key for Diabetics 01/12/2017 05:00 PM EST It's important to make sure feet stay as dry as possible, especially between the toes Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Diabetic Foot Could Mom's Pre-Pregnancy Blood Pressure Predict Baby's Gender? 01/12/2017 04:00 PM EST Higher -- but still normal -- readings may mean a boy, study suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Pregnancy Pregnancy OK for Most Women with Congenital Heart Conditions 01/12/2017 04:00 PM EST Preconception counseling helps moms-to-be understand potential risks, doctors say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Congenital Heart Defects, Health Problems in Pregnancy, Preconception Care Rural Americans at Higher Risk of 5 Preventable Causes of Death: CDC 01/12/2017 02:00 PM EST More smoking, obesity and less use of seatbelts are some possible reasons why Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Health Statistics, Rural Health Concerns Wearable Sensors May Spot Illness Before Symptoms Start 01/12/2017 02:00 PM EST New technology could help sense infections, type 2 diabetes and other conditions, scientists say Source: HealthDay U.S. Report Cites the Good and Bad on Marijuana 01/12/2017 02:00 PM EST Pot shown to help chronic pain, chemo-related nausea and muscle spasms in multiple sclerosis, but researchers cite risks, too Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Marijuana Scientists Create Mosquitoes Resistant to Dengue Virus 01/12/2017 02:00 PM EST Hope is to eventually make the bugs fend off multiple infections, including Zika Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dengue, Insect Bites and Stings Doctors Describe First U.S. Case of Locally Acquired Zika in Pregnancy 01/12/2017 12:00 PM EST Baby shows no signs of brain abnormalities, but report urges doctors to be alert Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infections and Pregnancy, Zika Virus Sushi Lovers, Beware: Tapeworm Now Found in U.S. Salmon 01/12/2017 12:00 PM EST But risk of infection is low, infectious disease doctor says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Foodborne Illness, Parasitic Diseases Brain Deficits in Preemies May Start Before Birth 01/12/2017 09:00 AM EST Study links weak brain wiring connections in fetuses with preterm delivery Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fetal Health and Development, Premature Babies   Follow MedlinePlus on Twitter   Search Cloud: See what people are searching for on MedlinePlus This is a free service provided by MedlinePlus and the U.S. National Library of Medicine, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. U.S. National Library of Medicine · 8600 Rockville Pike · Bethesda, MD 20894 · 888-346-3656